She was preceded in death by her parents and one granddaughter, Ashton Johnson.

Judith had worked in the principal’s office for Pekin Community High School District #303, retiring in 1997. She later worked as the Clerk for the Village of North Pekin for 12 years and was currently serving as a trustee on the board.

She enjoyed fishing in northern Minnesota, gardening, crocheting and OMG!!! canning. Her greatest joy was her family.

Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Tony Darr will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be given to the St. Jude Midwest Affiliate, 530 Northeast Glen Oak Dr. Peoria, IL 61637 or to the Lupus Foundation of Central Illinois at P.O. Box 791, Pekin, IL 61555.